Form M-4506 should be used when requesting a copy of a tax return, schedule or other supporting document that has previously been filed with the Depart- ment of Revenue (DOR). In most cases, DOR retains copies of tax returns for six years.
Massachusetts laws Includes clauses for real estate tax exemptions for blind persons, qualifying senior citizens, qualifying surviving spouses, minor children and elderly persons, qualifying veterans, and religious and charitable organizations.
You must be 70 or older. For Clauses 41C and 41C½, the eligible age may be reduced to 65 or older, by vote of the legislative body of your city or town. You must own and occupy the property as your domicile.
Contact Your Assessor's Office First, contact your local assessor's office. They can answer questions about your assessment, provide appropriate paperwork, and assist with any special circumstances. Your assessor's office may also provide information that could assist with your tax bill.
The State Tax Form 96-1 is used to apply for personal property tax exemptions for seniors in Massachusetts. It must be completed by seniors who want to apply for a tax exemption on their personal property. The form requires personal information, including name, address, and age.
Contact Your Assessor's Office First, contact your local assessor's office. They can answer questions about your assessment, provide appropriate paperwork, and assist with any special circumstances. Your assessor's office may also provide information that could assist with your tax bill.
To protect the value of your property up to one million dollars ($1,000,000) per residence, per family, you must file a document called a “Declaration of Homestead”. You can file this form at the Registry of Deeds in the county or district where your property is located, referencing the title/deed to the property.
In order for homeowners in Massachusetts to protect the value of their property up to five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) per residence, per family, you must file a document called a “Declaration of Homestead”.
You must be 70 or older. For Clauses 41C and 41C½, the eligible age may be reduced to 65 or older, by vote of the legislative body of your city or town. You must own and occupy the property as your domicile.